Type: Christmas ballet
Actors: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirkland, Alexander Minz
Production: Mikhail Baryshnikov and American Ballet Theatre
Music by: Tchaikovsky
Title: “The Nutcracker”
Why: “The Nutcracker” is my favorite version of this spectacular ballet. Be sure to share this movie with a dear friend.
A. C. Cockerill 
Yes, this production is beautifully done. Moving too,
By: bethtrissel on December 7, 2011
at 12:06 pm
I completely agree, Beth. Watching this ballet is one of the fastest ways to get in the holiday spirit. Cheers, Ashley
By: A. C. Cockerill on December 7, 2011
at 7:48 pm
Ah, but there is nothing to compare seeing it live! I danced in Nutcracker for about 10 years – a magical time. I worked my way up from being a toy soldier to dancing in almost all the variations in the second act. The only bad thing of having danced it as often as I have, is the movie, of course, is “wrong” – its not the ballet I grew up with! But other than that singular flaw, it IS a gorgeous movie – thanks for the recommendation!
By: Christine Ashworth on December 8, 2011
at 1:35 pm
You’re very welcome, Christine. How wonderful that you got to dance in the “Nutcracker” for 10 years! And you’re right. There are several versions of the ballet, and we each imprint on our first version. I know I did. You’re also right that seeing the ballet danced live is best. Cheers, Ashley
By: A. C. Cockerill on December 8, 2011
at 11:11 pm